As a roofing contractor, it’s our responsibility to be transparent and honest with our homeowners. However, we certainly can’t speak for every contractor out there. Unfortunately, there are some things that less-than-scrupulous contractors might not disclose to their clients. Here are seven things your roofing contractor won’t tell you: 1. “I’m not licensed or insured.”...
It’s officially roofing season in New England! You have questions and we have answers. Should I Stay Home During My Roof Replacement? While you certainly have the option to stay home during the roof replacement process, there are several reasons why you might want to consider leaving for the day. For one, it can be...
Warranties are typically full of fine print and legal jargon that usually doesn’t make much sense to most homeowners. Does anyone read warranties? Probably not until you’re scrambling to file a claim but by then, you might find out you do not have the coverage you thought you had. Scary, right? Having a basic understanding...
It’s typical for a residential asphalt shingled roof to last upwards of thirty plus years in ideal conditions. Maybe you haven’t had to deal with replacing your roof since you became a homeowner. It might seem like a monumental challenge for some homeowners due to the expense, the stress of a failing roof and finding...
Bob Dylan sang it best in the ‘60’s, “For the times they are a-changin’”. That’s true in so many ways and with a new year comes new Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® shingle colors! While some Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® shingle colors have gone the way of the dodo bird, the new colors will hopefully make...
If your roof is at the end of its lifespan and you are thinking ‘let’s get another year out of it’, you might want to reconsider exposing your home to just one more frigid New England winter. You’ll sleep better at night knowing you are protected with a solid roof over your head. 1.) Active...
Every year, Owens Corning roofing products introduces a new designer shingle color of the year. An Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Designer shingle color usually includes multiple color variations throughout the finished product creating a point of interest on your home’s exterior. Who said roof shingles had to be boring? Not Owens Corning. Let’s take a...
It can be tough choosing a shingle color because a small sample doesn’t show the natural variation in color between shingles. How will it compute over a large area? With these tools, it takes guesswork out of the equation by giving you the entire picture. Owens Corning Shingle Visualizer The Owens Corning shingle visualizer...
